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  • Current Scholarships

  • Duckett Local Conservation Scholarship

    Posted by Toron Brown on 9/12/2023 7:00:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • All applicants must be in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    • Candidates for this scholarship must demonstrate a commitment to environmental conservation using past and present volunteer, professional, or educational experiences. 
    • Candidates must enter an accredited community college, college, or university to be eligible. 
    • Candidates must be willing to write a 750-1,000 word essay explaining their dedication to local conservation and detailing their past or present efforts.  

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    Amount:

    1,000

     

    Deadline:

    October 31, 2023

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  • Encouraging Diversity Scholarship

    Posted by Toron Brown on 9/12/2023 7:00:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • >Must be a resident of the United States.
    • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Candidates must complete a 750-1,000 word essay explaining why they want to be a lawyer.

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    Amount:

    1,000

     

    Deadline:

    October 31, 2023

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  • NCSU Park Scholarship - Self-Endorsement

    Posted by Toron Brown on 9/12/2023 7:00:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • Park Scholars are selected based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. More details can be found on the Park Scholarships Web site park.ncsu.edu.

    School endorsements are no longer part of the application process, so please apply!

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    Amount:

    Full scholarship

    Deadline:

    November 1, 2023

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  • UNC-Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Scholarship - Self-Endorsement

    Posted by Toron Brown on 9/12/2023 7:00:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • A competitive applicant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • In 12th grade and on track to graduate in the Spring

    Students who missed the school nomination deadline (9/22/21) or who did not receive the school nomination my self-nominate for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship.

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    Amount:

    Full scholarship

    Deadline:

    October 15, 2023

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  • NC State Wilson Textiles Scholarship

    Posted by Toron Brown on 9/11/2023 9:00:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • >Any student applying to NC State University and has an interest in the textile industry.  Keep in mind you can apply even if you're not interested in the textile industry. 
    • Keep in mind this is a self-endorsed scholarship, but your counselor can endorse you as well. 

     

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    Amount:

    $14,00 annually

    $4,000 enrichment grant.

     

    Deadline:

    November 1, 2023

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  • Buy-Rite Annual Beauty School Scholarship

    Posted by Toron Brown on 9/11/2023 7:00:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • Graduating student who wants to attend cosmetology school.
    • You must be willing to write an essay between 500-1000 words.
    • Must be a US resident to apply.

     

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    Amount:

    1,000

     

    Deadline:

    November 1, 2023

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  • Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

    Posted by Toron Brown on 9/11/2023 7:00:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
    • Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
    • High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
    • Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
    • Pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university.

    The 20 Top Finalists traditionally participate in an all expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview with the national judges.

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    Amount:

    $1,000 - $12,500 per year

     

    Deadline:

    November 13, 2023

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  • Coca-Cola Scholars

    Posted by Toron Brown on 9/8/2023 7:00:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • A current high school student attending a school in the U.S. who will graduate during the current academic school year
    • U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by the U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
    • Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
    • Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework

    The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

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    Amount:

    $20,000

    Deadline:

    October 2, 2023

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  • Golden Door Scholarship

    Posted by Toron Brown on 9/6/2023 9:00:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • Any student attending college in the Fall of 2023.
    • Students who have DACA, TPS, or are undocumented can apply.
    • Students must have a financial need and are currently enrolled in high school.
    • Strong preference will be given to students who follow this career path: software engineering, nursing, analytics, business, and digital marketing.

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    Amount:

    $40,000

     

    Deadline:

    September 30, 2023

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  • Beacon Scholarship for Rural America

    Posted by Toron Brown on 9/6/2023 7:00:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • Be a college-bound graduating high school senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Must be planning to enroll in an accredited college program.

     

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    Amount:

    1,000

     

    Deadline:

    Rolling Deadline

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